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(Toronto) It’s a monumental challenge: oversee all the major projects associated with Canada’s 2010 Winter Olympics. Greg Scott, P. Eng. LEED A.P. will lead the way to the games with 19 years of experience as a multidiscipline team leader, managing complex projects from the perspective of owner and consultant. He is also the Director of the Major Projects Office based in Richmond, BC, and is IIDEX / NeoCon Canada’s 2008 Facility Management Keynote Speaker this September 25, 2008.
Scott will provide an insider’s view on the unique challenges and opportunities he is experiencing as he tackles multi-use in the context of the 2010 Winter Games. The Major Projects Office has specialized technical, planning and management staff resources with responsibility for project management of the technical, design and construction aspects of the City’s major projects, including Canada Line and the Richmond Oval. Post-Games, the $178-million project will be a showcase multipurpose facility, harmoniously integrating year-round sport, recreation, culture and business along the Fraser River.
Greg Scott
Facility Management Keynote
Director of Major Projects, 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver
Thursday, September 25, 2008
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
An Olympic Experience: The Challenges and Opportunities of Multi-Use Buildings
Canadian Facility Management Expo & Conference
As lead sponsor of the Canadian Facility Management Expo & Conference, the University of Toronto Professional Development Centre (PDC) will offer a special two-day pre-show intensive workshop at IIDEX that was designed to tackle today’s most challenging sustainability issues. Entitled Strategies for Sustainable Facilities, the workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 10 am – 3 pm, and Thursday, September 25, 8:30 am – 11 am. This workshop is presented by Beth Savan, U of T’s inaugural Director of the Sustainability Office and overseer of conservation at Canada’s largest university, and Marcia O’Connor, senior management consulting specialist and principal with AMFM Consulting Group.
Working together with IIDEX/NeoCon Canada and ARIDO, the Professional Development Centre has also assisted in developing a blockbuster CEU accredited FM seminar stream. As an added feature, the PDC will also exhibit at IIDEX, offering attendees access to information on continuing education opportunities in a variety of areas, including facility management.
For advanced media information or media registration information, please contact Annette Borger /Fantail Communications (647) 439-5481 or Annette@fantailinc.com
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